dressing essentials: spicy honey vinaigrette

Name: Dressing Essentials: Spicy Honey Vinaigrette
Prep time: 5 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: ## PLAN/PURCHASE; 3/4 cup(s) olive oil, extra-virgin variety; 3 tablespoon(s) red wine; 2 medium chipotle peppers in adobo s; 2 tablespoon(s) fresh clover honey; 2 tablespoon(s) lime juice, freshly squeezed; 1 tablespoon(s) rice wine vinegar; 2 clove(s) garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon(s) ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon(s) dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt, kosher variety, to taste; 1/2 teaspoon(s) ground fennel; 1 - 2 pinch(es) white pepper, freshly ground

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Andy Anderson !

Wichita, KS

Updated on Jul 9, 2020

I love making homemade dressings; not only are they free of nasty chemicals and preservatives, but you can customize them to suit your individual tastes. This recipe has a little bit of heat and a little bit of sweet, and you can control how much of each you want. It has distinctive South-of-the-Border flavor notes, like something you might find at your favorite Mexican restaurant… Only better. Made with fairly simple ingredients that you probably have lying about, and comes together in a jiffy. So, you ready… Let’s get into the kitchen.

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prep time 5 Min

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method No-Cook or Other

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Ingredients

PLAN/PURCHASE
3/4 cup olive oil, extra-virgin variety
3 tablespoons red wine
2 medium chipotle peppers in adobo s
2 tablespoons fresh clover honey
2 tablespoons lime juice, freshly squeezed
1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt, kosher variety, to taste
1/2 teaspoon ground fennel
1 - 2 pinches white pepper, freshly ground

How To Make dressing essentials: spicy honey vinaigrette

Step 1

PREP/PREPARE

Step 2

You will need a blender (or a simple whisk), a bowl, and a glass, or other non-reactive storage container to make this recipe.
Step 3

I have another way to mix this dressing that will save you messing up a bowl, and whisk. Place the ingredients into a pint mason jar, seal, and then shake to mix. Easy/Peasy… And no mess to clean up.
Step 4

Chilpotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce I you are like me, you usually get these peppers in a can, and most of the time you do not use all of them. Well, the solution is mash them up with the adobo sauce and freeze them. There are lots of good brands out there, one of my favorites is San Marcos.
Step 5

Because this recipe does not contain any preservatives, it should be refrigerated. But, since the olive oil will thicken in the fridge, you should remove it and allow to come to room temperature before using, about 30 minutes.
Step 6

How Long Will It Last? If kept tightly sealed and refrigerated, it should last 2 – 3 weeks, before the flavors begin to diminish.
Step 7

Gather your ingredients (mise en place).
Step 8

Add all the ingredients to a bowl, or pint-sized mason jar. Whisk or shake, then place into the fridge until needed.
Step 9

PLATE/PRESENT
Step 10

With its South-of-the-Border flavors, it works great on salads, chicken; even fish. Enjoy.
Step 11

Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
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